As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. Luke 18:35-43
“O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being approved, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being despised, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected, deliver me, O Jesus…”
Rafael Merry del Val (1865-1930) in “the Litany of Humility.”
I flew to Philadelphia yesterday and to spend a couple days with close friend, Peter Fiorello. We have done a lot of work together in the kingdom and I envision there is more to come.
Appreciate your prayers for a good visit with keen spiritual discernment.
And be sure to read my post on Friday 26 June 2026 as that marks 17 years of Daily Meditations and so I have something special to share.
Today’s Scripture illustrates the right posture of a person before God. It’s the posture of the helpless and hopeless beggar who believes help and hope can only be found in Jesus.
This beggar did not fear rebuke but shouted all the more for Jesus to have mercy on him.
This scene in Scripture illustrates the persistence in this prayer. Rafael urges us to cry out 16 times, “deliver me, O Jesus.” We can find deliverance from our desires and fears from Jesus.
Where do you find yourself in this biblica scene. Are you the beggar? Are you the one rebuking the beggar? Are you in the crowd following Jesus and looking with curiosity?
If you want to see everything clearly and find the deliverance you need to live, give, serve, and love generously, choose the posture and persistence of the beggar.
Jesus who is meek and humble in heart will hear and help you. He will have mercy and save you. Cry out to him today like the beggar regardless of what everyone else is doing or saying!